Branden Lee Hinkle
Branden Lee Hinkle is a very athletic and heavy handed MMA fighter. Born in Ohio in the United States of America, this all American fighter knows his strengths very well and uses them to the fullest potential. Branden Lee Hinkle is currently one of the most promising MMA fighters in the ring. He is a well built man with over 6.2”. He weighs about 235 lbs and has had a pretty good career so far in the sport. His fight against Jason Lambert that had to be stopped by the referee is one of his most famous fights. He is popularly known as “The Iron Lion.”
Branden Lee Hinkle didn’t end up in the ring by chance. He was working out and preparing himself to make it into the freestyle wrestling Olympic team. He got into the world of MMA fighting after getting a call from Brazil. He was given an offer of fighting in Brazil and was also offered $1000 for it. Branden Lee Hinkle was an amateur at that time and hence could not resist the chance of going to Brazil and making some money at the same time. He started training for the fight by pushing cars and in a month’s time found himself in the ring in Brazil fighting against Braga in a war without knowing a thing about it.
Branden Lee Hinkle soon made a mark for himself in the world of MMA by wining some real good fights. Branden Lee Hinkle was always a very sporting and active person. This is reflected in the number of titles he holds. He is a NCAA DIV II national wrestling champion, Korean Neofight HWT Champ, US National freestyle all-American, WV College conference tennis champ and WEF Heavyweight Champ.
Branden Lee Hinkle admires personalities like Arthur Ashe, Mark Coleman, MC Serch, Tommy Hearns and Bob Marley. Carlito’s Way and Bottle Rocket are Branden Lee Hinkle’s favourite movies.
Branden Lee Hinkle is a graduate having done his B.A from West Liberty State College in West Virginia. He was working as an Executive Protection Specialist before he got into the world of MMA.
Branden Lee Hinkle considers the right hand from the cheap sets as his biggest weapon in a fight. The Ultimate Fighting Championship means a lot to Branden. He is really excited about being in the UFC and can’t wait to get into the ring and go for it.
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